The Singles Ward (2002)
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- PG
- 1h 42min
- Comedy, Drama
- 30 Jan 2002 (USA)
- Movie
After his divorce, a Mormon stand-up comedian moves to loosen the ties to the Church and its singles ward. When a woman from his new church calls, he responds rudely; when he meets her in person, he notices that she's nice and cute.
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Cast
| Will Swenson | ... |
Jonathan Jordan
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| Connie Young | ... |
Cammie Giles
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| Daryn Tufts | ... |
Eldon
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| Kirby Heyborne | ... |
Dallen Martin
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| Michael Birkeland | ... |
Hyrum
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| Robert Swenson | ... |
Zak Aldridge
(as Robert 'Bob-O' Swenson)
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| Lincoln Hoppe | ... |
DeVerl
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Tarance Edwards | ... |
Troy
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Michelle Ainge | ... |
Allyson
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Gretchen Whalley | ... |
Stacie
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Sedra Santos | ... |
Laura
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Wally Joyner | ... |
Brother Angel
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| Danny Ainge | ... |
A Sunbeam Teacher
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Richard Dutcher | ... |
Wes The Neighbor
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| Shawn Bradley | ... |
A Mechanic
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Carol Grant | ... |
Sister Stellar
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Wally Grant | ... |
Brother Stellar
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| Ali Durham | ... |
Michelle
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Adam Legas | ... |
Jock
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Anna Krueger | ... |
Co-Ed
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Ryan Radebaugh | ... |
Basketball Pal
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Boyd Whiting | ... |
First Counselor
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| Andrew Lenz | ... |
Video Clerk
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Jeff Birk | ... |
Paintball Guy
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| Scott Christopher | ... |
Ankle Instructor / BBQ Chicken Guy
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Elizabeth Mouton | ... |
Cheesecake Girl
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| Chris Kendrick | ... |
Cowboy
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| Michelle Wright | ... |
Country Wife
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Producer Casey | ... |
Leon
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Eve Spears | ... |
Gossip Girl #1
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Hannah Stum | ... |
Gossip Girl #2
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Mycole Metcalf | ... |
Gossip Girl #3
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Dell Schanze | ... |
Star Trek Guy
(as SuperDell)
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| Mitch English | ... |
Star Wars Guy
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| Jeremy Hoop | ... |
Sam
(as Jeremy Elliott)
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Anna Winkler | ... |
Ornery Girl
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Erin Fuchs | ... |
Miamaid
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Natalie Wesche | ... |
Jello Helper
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| Jennifer Erekson | ... |
Jello Victim
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Erin Robert | ... |
Announcer
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Ben Walker | ... |
KFC Worker
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Kerry Jackson | ... |
Skinny Cop
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| Jimmy Chunga | ... |
Phat Cop
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Scott Lazerson | ... |
Urn Victim
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Carolyn Lundberg | ... |
Sister
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| Steve Young | ... |
Brother Niner
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Ricky Kimball | ... |
Stress Victim / Cheesecake Boy
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Renee Powell | ... |
Pinochle Lady
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Leo Ware | ... |
Earl
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Ruth Hale | ... |
Old Woman
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Marlene Arnold | ... |
Stroke Lady
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Merrily Evans | ... |
Beverly
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Amy Westerby | ... |
Cop Caller
(as Amy Swenson)
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Sally Hale | ... |
Camera Clerk
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Johnny Biscuit | ... |
A TV Salesman
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Kelli Cherrington | ... |
Counter Girl
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Kim Stone | ... |
Sarah
(as Kim Wares)
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| Davey Thompson | ... |
President Ryan Manning
(as Dave Thompson)
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| Jared Hess | ... |
DJ V'dob
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Lisa Higbee | ... |
Jenny
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Charisse Miller | ... |
Sweet Spirit
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Fiona Smith | ... |
Lounge Singer
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Kam Brian | ... |
Waiter
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LaVell Edwards | ... |
The Golfer
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Ty Mattingly | ... |
Caddy
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Mister West | ... |
Suit Salesman
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Chad Long | ... |
Big Detective
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David E. Neyman | ... |
Small Detective
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| Adam Johnson | ... |
Acorn
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Jake Jones | ... |
Self
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Paul Cheney | ... |
Bar Dude
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Julie Stoffer | ... |
Real World Actress
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Katherine Purdie | ... |
Testimony Bearer
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Montana Brian | ... |
Self
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Brady Burningham | ... |
Young Jonathan
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Marshall Bowman | ... |
Deacon Jonathan
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David Black | ... |
Gum Thrower
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Rick Cowdell | ... |
Gum Thrower Accomplice
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Jason Buck | ... |
Security Guard
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| Gordon Jump | ... |
An Airline Passenger
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Ron McBride | ... |
Brother Giles
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Holly Cowdell | ... |
Sister Giles
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Joy Gardner | ... |
Sister Missionary
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| Kristi Labrum | ... |
Gate Attendant
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Kiersten Graff | ... |
Travel Queen
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Thurl Bailey | ... |
A Traveler
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Robert Conder | ... |
Second Counselor
(as Bob Conder)
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| Kim Stone | ... |
Sarah
(as Kim Wares)
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Clint Cowdell | ... |
Dallen Martin's Brother (uncredited)
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Cody Cowdell | ... |
An Airline Passenger (uncredited)
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Mark Cowdell | ... |
An Airline Passenger (uncredited)
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Michelle Gould | ... |
Mrs. Martin (uncredited)
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| Coz Green | ... |
Video Store Customer (uncredited)
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Casey Scott | ... |
(uncredited)
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Directed by
| Kurt Hale | ||
Written by
| John E. Moyer | ... | (story by) (as John Moyer) |
| John E. Moyer | ... | (screenplay by) (as John Moyer) & |
| Kurt Hale | ... | (screenplay by) |
| Eric Player | ... | () (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Don Ainge | ... | associate producer |
| Steve Black | ... | associate producer |
| Sherry Brian | ... | associate producer |
| Kurt Hale | ... | executive producer |
| Bob Haupt | ... | associate producer |
| Dave Hunter | ... | executive producer / producer |
| Nan Hunter | ... | associate producer |
| Gordon Jump | ... | associate producer |
| Brian Lampropoulos | ... | associate producer |
| Keith Manley | ... | associate producer |
| Eric Martinis | ... | associate producer |
| Todd Pedersen | ... | associate producer |
| Will Swenson | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Cody Hale | ||
Cinematography by
| Ryan Little | ||
Editing by
| Wynn Hougaard | ||
Editorial Department
| Richard E. Flores | ... | negative cutter (as Richard Flores) |
| Kent R. Findlay | ... | post-production coordinator (uncredited) |
| Royce Smith | ... | color timer (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Michelle Wright | ||
Art Direction by
| Bryan Stinson | ||
Set Decoration by
| Kristi Labrum | ||
Costume Design by
| Julia Hunter | ||
Makeup Department
| Jamie Jensen | ... | assistant hair stylist / assistant makeup artist |
| Kathy Varga | ... | key hair stylist (as Kathy Lamborn) / key makeup artist (as Kathy Lamborn) |
Production Management
| David E. Heyman | ... | unit production manager |
| Kent R. Findlay | ... | post-production supervisor (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| J. Stan Bishop | ... | second assistant director |
| Brian Brough | ... | first assistant director (as Brian A. Brough) |
| Shane Seggar | ... | second second assistant director (as Shane Pulusi Seggar) |
Art Department
| Kyle Bronson | ... | swing gang (as Kyle Lyndon Bronson) |
| Kellie Draper | ... | swing gang (as Kelly Draper) |
| Merrily Evans | ... | on-set decorator |
| Master C. Howard Gallup | ... | props |
| Jacob M. Terry | ... | set dresser |
Sound Department
| Steve C. Aaron | ... | production sound mixer (as Steve Aaron) |
| Michael L. McDonough | ... | re-recording mixer (as Mike McDonough) / supervising sound editor (as Mike McDonough) |
| Ryan Purcell | ... | foley artist |
| Scott Sandstrom | ... | sound editor / sound mixer |
| Dirk Stout | ... | boom operator |
Visual Effects by
| Sean Hewitt | ... | optical printer operator |
| Rita Schrag | ... | optical printing supervisor |
| Jim Stewart | ... | optical designer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Eric Beck | ... | best boy electric |
| Robert Conder | ... | key grip (as Bob Conder) |
| Matt Dawson | ... | grip |
| Sam Demke | ... | camera intern |
| Merrily Evans | ... | still photographer |
| Kent R. Findlay | ... | gaffer (as Kent Findlay) |
| Dalan Granat | ... | additional assistant camera |
| Jared Hess | ... | first assistant camera |
| Jerusha Hess | ... | second assistant camera |
| Judd Hillman | ... | electrician |
| Chris Kendrick | ... | best boy grip |
| Rick Peebles | ... | grip |
| Craig Sullivan | ... | electrician |
| Peter Weiland | ... | grip |
Location Management
| Adam Abel | ... | location manager (as R. Adam Abel) |
Music Department
| Capn Benny Hale | ... | music associate |
| Gerry Hart | ... | music supervisor |
| Andrew Mismash | ... | music supervisor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Mary Jo Manwill-Conder | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Brandi Brian | ... | production coordinator |
| David Carpenter | ... | production assistant |
| Brady Hallongren | ... | title opticals supervisor |
| Alisa Hunter | ... | craft service |
| Joel Jensen | ... | production accountant (as Joel Jensen, Jr.) |
| Eric S. Johnston | ... | production assistant (as Eric Johnston) |
| Russell L. Larson | ... | production assistant |
| Stacy Pearce | ... | production assistant |
| Brittany Wiscombe | ... | production assistant (as Brittany Brough) |
| Jed Ivie | ... | publicist (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Alan Baugh | ... | special thanks (as Alan Baugh, DMD) |
| Todd Chiniquy | ... | special thanks |
| Sam Hunter | ... | special thanks |
| Chad McKay | ... | special thanks |
| Dave Nicholson | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Halestone Distribution (2002) (United States) (theatrical)
- Halestorm Entertainment (2002) (United States)
- LDS Living (2002) (United States) (video)
- MarVista Entertainment (2004) (Non-US)
- Cinemax (2005) (Hungary) (tv)
- Force Entertainment (2007) (Australia) (DVD)
- Living Scriptures (2016) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Vortex Productions (II) (pyrotechnics)
- Telos Productions (post-production facilities)
- Stewart Motion Picture Services (titles and opticals)
- Otto Nemenz International (camera equipment provided by)
- Moving Pictures Limited (grip and lighting equipment)
- DeLuxe Laboratories (color)
- LDS Living (special thanks)
- Apex Development (special thanks)
- Utah Film Commission (special thanks)
- City of Wallsberg (special thanks)
- Art City Trolley (special thanks)
- Thompson Michie Associates (special thanks)
- Hale Center Theaters (special thanks)
- Salt Lake International Airport (special thanks)
- Mr. Mac (special thanks)
- Downeast Outfitters (special thanks)
- Dave Strong Volkswagon (special thanks)
- TweeQd (special thanks)
- Gowns by Pamela (special thanks)
- Harris Hearing Aids (special thanks)
- UinTah Brewing Company (special thanks)
- P&S Pawn (special thanks)
- Scripture Covers (special thanks)
- Afroman Productions (special thanks)
- Dragon (special thanks)
- L&T Construction (special thanks)
- Hogi Yogi-Teriyaki Stix (special thanks)
- Ottavio's (special thanks)
- Gandolfo's NY Deli (special thanks)
- Ernie's Deli (special thanks)
- Magelby's Fresh (special thanks)
- Durango Grill (special thanks)
- Krispy Kreme (special thanks)
- Creme O'Weber (special thanks)
- Club Omni (special thanks)
- Guapo Recording Co. (special thanks)
- Luna Studio (special thanks)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
When Jonathan Jordan gets divorced he's thrust back into the world of being a single Mormon--a world whose ultimate goal is eternal marriage. Struggling to fit in, Jonathan decides to stop going to church, only to be pursued by the members of the local singles ward, who want to reactivate him. Nothing works until Jonathan falls for Cammie Giles, the ward activities director. Suddenly, going to church becomes much more appealing. But is he going for the right reasons? |
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| Taglines | The Road to Eternal Marriage Has Never Been Longer See more » |
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| Parents Guide | Add content advisory for parents » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $500,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $46,649, 03 Feb 2002 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Steve Young, who played professional football for the San Francisco 49ers (among other teams), plays "Bro. Niner." During his scene in the film, Bro. Niner quotes Brigham Young--of whom Steve Young is a direct descendant. See more » |
| Goofs | Cammie probably would not be wearing a sleeveless dress because in Mormon culture women are encouraged to have their shoulders covered. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into It's Latter-Day Night! Live Comedy (2003). See more » |
| Soundtracks | The Church of Jesus Christ See more » |
| Crazy Credits | "No animals (or amphibians) were harmed in the making of this film." See more » |
| Quotes |
Brother Niner:
Let me reiterate what Brigham Young said: if you're 25 years old and unmarried, you're a menace to society. Just something for everybody to ponder. See more » |